Take a bite out of summer boredom with this kid-friendly food project!
—TASTE OF HOME TEST KITCHEN
PREP: 1 HOUR MAKES: 32 SERVINGS
1 large watermelon
2 cups seedless red grapes
1 medium cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and cubed
2 cups fresh blueberries
2 medium oranges
1 jar (12 ounces) pineapple preserves
1. Using a large sharp knife, cut off one end of watermelon so that watermelon stands at an angle. Using a razor blade or small knife, score an opening for the mouth. With knife, cut out and remove mouth. Cut out triangles for teeth; remove rind from teeth.
2. For shark fin, cut a triangle from removed rind; attach to shark with toothpicks. For eyes, attach two grapes with toothpicks.
3. Remove the fruit from inside the watermelon; cut into cubes. In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, cantaloupe, blueberries and remaining grapes. Finely grate peel from oranges and squeeze juice. In a small bowl, mix preserves, orange juice and peel; add to fruit and toss gently.
4. Stand shark on a platter. Fill the opening with some of the fruit mixture; add a few Swedish Fish if desired. Serve with remaining fruit.